Private company

De Olde Kruyk (DOK)

De Olde Kruyk (DOK) is a Dutch art pottery factory and pottery studio in Milsbeek, founded in 1936.¹ It was founded by Peter Linders.¹

De Olde Kruyk, ook bekend als D.O.K., is een Nederlands keramiekbedrijf, gevestigd in Milsbeek.² From the Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1930Founded¹

Industryceramics industry¹
HeadquartersMilsbeek, Netherlands¹

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Pottenbakkerij Olde Kruyk 3.45-800x458 — Photo: Ceramics utrecht, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The story

Founded by Peter Linders in 1930.¹

Leadership

Who has led De Olde Kruyk (DOK), and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderPeter Linders¹
FounderWim Jansen¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Fransje van Keulen since 1986
Guul Jacobs since 1986

Former owners and parents

Peter Linders until 1956
Piet Kurstjens 1956 to 1986

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1986Acquired Acquired by Fransje van Keulen¹
1986Acquired Acquired by Guul Jacobs¹
1956Acquired Acquired by Piet Kurstjens¹
1930Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataDe Olde Kruyk (DOK) on Wikidata
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WikipediaDe Olde Kruyk (DOK) on the Dutch Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsDe Olde Kruyk (DOK) photo by Ceramics utrecht, CC BY-SA 4.0